Coconut Macaroons

Name: Coconut Macaroons
Prep time: PT15MIN
Cook time: PT20MIN
Yield: 18 servings
Cuisine: Desserts
Ingredients: 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 2 large egg whites; 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted (optional, for dipping or drizzling)

Recipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-12-07 |10 Comments

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Coconut Macaroons

PREP15 min

COOK20 min

Coconut Macaroons are sweet, chewy, and golden cookies that come together in minutes with just a few ingredients. The perfect gluten-free, crowd-pleasing treat!

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18SERVINGS

Ingredients

3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 large egg whites
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted (optional, for dipping or drizzling)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until fully mixed.
3
In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form (2-3 minutes).
4
Gently fold egg whites into coconut mixture until just incorporated.
5
Scoop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing an inch apart.
6
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown at the edges. Allow to cool on the pan.
7
If desired, dip the bottoms in melted chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the tops. Let chocolate set before serving.